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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,677.69, 2,315.18 and 931.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,677.69, 2,315.18 and 931.68 is: 1,285.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,677.69 : 2,315.18 = 931.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,677.69/2,315.18 = 931.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,677.69x = 2,315.18 × 931.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,677.69x = 2,157,002.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,002.24/1,677.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.70

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